M.V. Barbara McLellan
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Public Trips 4th April - 31st October 2009
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M. V. Barbara McLellan

M.V. Barbara McLellan is a broad beam narrowboat built in 1982 and was specifically designed for leisure cruising. She is 65 feet long with a beam of 10.5 feet. She weighs 25 tons and has a 4.2 litre marinised diesel tractor engine. The main cabin is spacious, with seating at tables for 40 passengers and a maximum seating capacity of 51. The boat has a licensed bar, a fully equipped galley and a small dance floor with sliding roof which can be opened in fine weather. The boat has a lift for wheelchair access and modern toilet facilities.

We run the following trips from the Wharf Cottage, Bradford on Avon:

• Public Trips at Weekends, Public Holidays and Wednesday afternoons.
  
• Special Trips such as Cream Teas, Bath Trip, Autumn Tints, Santa Trips, etc can be booked as advertised on the dates throughout the year.
  
• Charter Trips fully crewed trips can be booked for 1 – 5 hours.

M.V. Barbara McLellan is named after the late Mrs Barbara McLellan. In 1999 the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust needed to replace the West Wilts Branch narowboat Ladywood and approached the The McLellan Trust for financial assistance. This Trust is a small Charitable Trust set up from the estate of the late Mrs Barbara McLellan, providing donations to help in broad terms, the elderly, the disabled, and the disadvantaged, as well as protecting wild birds. Fortunately for us, in 1999 the Trustees decided that they should donate to capital projects rather than just distributing income and they graciously decided to fund the purchase of Aquarius, then plying on the River Cam, in Cambridge. In appreciation of this generosity and in memorial of the benefactor, the boat was renamed Barbara McLellan. We, therefore, particularly welcome enquiries for any charters from groups organising recreational trips for members of disadvantaged groups

Contact the K&A Wharf Cottage Shop for further information and tickets for Public Trips on 01225 868683, or the Booking Manager for Special and Charter Trip bookings on 0800 121 4679.
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Special Trips 2009

We run a number of Special Trips throughout the year and, unless stated otherwise, they all depart from the Cottage Wharf, Bradford on Avon:

Devizes. Over the weekend 24-27 April, MV Barbara McLellan will make a publicity cruise to and from Devizes on 4 separate day trips. Passengers, who should bring their own picnic lunches, may join the boat at any of the start points at BoA, Foxhangers or Devizes. (nb Passengers should also make arrangements for their travel home at the end of the trip.) These boat trips are free of charge; however donations, to the K & A Canal Trust, would be appreciated.

Friday 24 April, 10.00am:- Bradford – on – Avon to Foxhangers

Saturday 25 April, 11.30am:- Foxhangers, ascend Caen Locks to Devizes

Sunday 26 April, 11.30am:- Devizes, descend Caen Locks to Foxhangers

Monday 27 April, 10.00am:- Foxhangers to Bradford – on – Avon

Strawberry Cream Teas. Sailings on Fridays 26 June, 24 July, 21 August and 11 September at 3.00 pm.

On this extremely popular trip you will be served home made scones with strawberry jam and fresh cream and a cup of tea at your table. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the 2 hr sail, down through the Lock, past the Tithe Barn, along the attractive Avon Valley and over the 100m long Avoncliff Aqueduct. There the boat turns round and returns to the Wharf at approx 5.00pm. The trip is available at a cost of £10.00 per person.

Bath Trips. Sailings on Saturday 6 June and 5 September. Departs BOA at 9.30 am, arriving in Bath 1.30 pm. Departs Bath at 3.00 pm, arriving in BOA at 7.00 pm. A single trip is also possible.

The boat crosses the Avoncliff and Dundas Aqueducts and you will enjoy superb views of the Avon Valley and the approaches to Bath. An excellent Ploughman's Lunch is served on the way out and a sumptuous Cream Tea on the return trip.

The cost of this trip is £21.00 return, single £13.00.

Autumn Tints. See the turning of the autumnal leaves on a trip along the Avon Valley and through the wood of Murhill and Limpley Stoke. There are two Saturday afternoon trips planned for 17 and 24 October, departing at 2 pm and returning to Bradford – on – Avon by 6.00pm. The trip includes tea, coffee or orange juice and a slice of home-made cake, all at a cost of £10.00 per person.

Dundas Carol Service. The annual Boaters’ Carol Service on the first Saturday in December is always a popular event. The boat leaves BoA mid-afternoon on 5 December, arriving at Dundas in plenty of time for the Carol Service. Passengers should bring a savoury or sweet plate to be shared in open buffet supper on the journey. The return journey cost £6.00 per person.

Santa Trips. The 1-hour long Santa trips are extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment. The trips leave BOA at 11:30am and 2.00pm on the following days in December: Saturday 12 and 19, Sun 13 and 20, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23. Santa gives an individually selected present to each child who also receives juice and sweets. The adults enjoy mulled wine and a mince pie. Tickets cost £9.00.

SPECIAL TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE

To find out more about Charter and Special Trips, and to book, please contact the Booking Manager on 0800 121 4679.

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Public Trips 2009

PUBLIC TRIPS START 4^th APRIL & FINISH 31^st OCTOBER 2009
[Details may change at short notice]

EXCLUSIONS and CHANGES: The 1430 Public Trip will not run on 5^th September, 17^th and 24^th October 2009. The trip on Saturday 20^th June will be from 1500 – 1700. There will not be a public trip at 1130 on Saturday 4^th July.

The public trip at 1130 on Saturday 8^th August will go to Avoncliff aqueduct and return at 1330. Places will be limited on this trip and it is advised that you should check for availability.